Whiteout conditions reported across Michigan, dangerous travel through Tuesday

MLive.com • January 19, 2026 • nation

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Whiteout conditions and hazardous travel are reported across Michigan due to blowing snow and increasing winds, with near-blizzard conditions possible later today as winds gust up to 40 mph.
West Michigan is experiencing severe travel difficulties, especially near and west of U.S. 131, where several inches of snow combined with strong winds are causing whiteouts; travel is not recommended in these areas.
Southeast Michigan may see snow squalls and localized blowing snow during the morning commute, with visibility reduced below one mile and quick snow accumulation on untreated roads.
In the Upper Peninsula, M-28 is closed due to whiteout conditions, with heavy lake effect snow and strong wind gusts expected to create dangerous travel conditions through the morning and afternoon.
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